February 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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Mr. Ignacio J. Saucedo, President / Ms. Glenna Purcell, Vice-President / Ms. Lupita Fuentes, Secretary,/ Dr. Hector Alvarez, Trustee / Ms. Hilda Martinez, Trustee / Mr. Humberto Torallba, Jr. Trustee / Mr. Rudy Bowles, Trustee / Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez, Superintendent / Mr. Richard Strieber, Attorney
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IV. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATION / RECOGNITIONS
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According to EPISD Board Policy BED (Local) Board Meeting: Public Participation, only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to three minutes, unless, this limit is waived by the board. The Board shall allot no more than 40 minutes for the Citizens’ Communication portion of the meeting. Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels. These complaints include complaints on the following subjects: employee complaints, termination of employment, student complaints, removal to alternative education program, and expulsion. If the Board President determines that a person has not attempted to resolve a matter administratively, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy for attempted resolution before bringing the matter to the Board. Complaints against specific employees or officers of EPISD shall be heard in Closed Meeting, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Title 5-Section: 551.074 (1) and (2). If your topic concerns complaints against specific employees or officers, please note this on the sign-up sheet. You must make your points on issues in a constructive and courteous fashion pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order.
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V. DISTRICT REPORTS / PRESENTATIONS
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V.1) Financial Report
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V.2) Utility Report
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V.3) Tax Collection Report
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V.4) Delinquent Collection Activities for October - December, 2014
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V.5) Presentation of December 2014 STAAR EOC Results
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the Capital Projects Budget.
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VI.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to award Sealed Proposal No. 150202 on District Wide Low Slope Roofing Repair and Replacements and the Board delegates the Superintendent or Designee the authority to make related budgeted purchases of goods or services as per Board Policy CH.
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VI.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the Procurement Method of Competitive Sealed Proposal and the Ranking Criteria for District Wide Metal Roof Repairs in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB, and State Guidelines.
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VI.5) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve the procurement method of Competitive Sealed Proposal and the Ranking Criteria for roof ventilation system for the crawl space under the foundation at Eagle Pass High School in accordance with Board Policy CV, CVB and State Guidelines.
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VI.6) Consider and approval of an order authorizing the issuance of Eagle Pass Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015; Entering into an Escrow Agreement, a Purchase Contract, and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; delegating to certain District Administrative Staff and Officials the authority to approve all final terms of the Bond; and other matters related thereto.
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VI.7) Consider and approve Resolution 2014/2015-09 in opposition of utilizing the State Funds for School Vouchers.
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VI.8) Discussion and possible creation of a Five-Year District Educational Study to include possible creation of a Magnet School.
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VI.9) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve a lease agreement between Eagle Pass Independent School District and the Community Development Institute Head Start.
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS
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VII.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to amend the General Fund Budget.
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VII.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Policy Update 101 as received from the Texas Association of School Board (TASB).
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VIII. CLOSED SESSION
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Pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.083, and 551.084 Texas Government Code: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Under Section 551.074 Texas Government Code, to deliberate the appointments, employment, evaluations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employee; or to hear complaints or charges against an officer or employee:
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VIII.1) The Board will discuss the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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VIII.2) The Board will discuss the request to hire a Professional Employee to serve as Instructional Officer for Ray Darr Elementary School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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VIII.3) The Board will discuss the request to approve Term Contracts as presented.
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VIII.4) The Board will discuss the proposal to terminate a continuing contract teacher for good cause and to suspend without pay pending discharge pursuant to TEC 21.156 (TGC 551.071 and 551.074).
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VIII.5) Discuss the Superintendent's duties regarding the resignation and rehire of a District employee and Superintendent's duties pursuant to Policy DC (Local). TGC 551.074
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VIII.6) The Board will hear the Level III Grievance of Carlos Santos.
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IX. OPEN SESSION
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To take final action, make decisions or vote on matters on which the Board consulted with its attorney or on matters deliberated or heard in closed session. In the event that the Board did not go into Closed Session on any or all items listed for Closed Session (above), those items shall automatically be included as Action Items under this section of the Agenda, should the Board choose to take action.
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IX.1) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire personnel to fill vacancies pursuant to TGC 551.074.
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IX.2) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to hire a Professional Employee to serve as instructional Officer for Ray Darr Elementary School subject to possible future reassignment by the Superintendent.
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IX.3) Consider and take appropriate action on the request to approve Term Contract as presented.
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IX.4) Consider and take appropriate action on the proposal to terminate a continuing contract teacher for good cause and to suspend without pay pending discharge pursuant to TEC 21.156 (TGC 551.071 and 551.074)
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IX.5) Possible action the Superintendent's duties regarding the resignation and rehire of a District employee and Superintendent's duties pursuant to Policy DC (Local). TGC 551.074
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IX.6) The Board will take action on the Level III Grievance of Carlos Santos.
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X. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
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